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Penn State Health receives $218K in unclaimed property

PA News July 11, 2026

From staff reports HERSHEY — More than $218,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Penn State Health according to the Pennsylvania Treasury office. Penn State Health received $218,463.82, which was accepted by Inginia Genao, vice dean and vice president of Penn State Health’s Office of Health Advancement and Community Engagement. The funds will be used to support community engagement initiatives. “Returning unclaimed property to organizations, nonprofits and government entities isn’t just about restoring lost funds, it’s about providing vital resources to those who ...

Sunday urges FCC to tighten rules targeting robocall scammers

PA News July 11, 2026

From staff reports HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan coalition of 49 other state attorneys general in urging the Federal Communications Commission to strengthen rules aimed at preventing scammers from using legitimate telephone numbers to carry out robocall schemes. The coalition is asking the FCC to adopt additional safeguards that would make it more difficult for scammers to obtain and rotate legitimate phone numbers, a tactic increasingly used to bypass spam filters and make fraudulent calls appear trustworthy. “Robocalls are more than just a ...

Religion briefs

Local News July 11, 2026

Editor’s note: To submit a nonprofit announcement to The Sentinel’s Religion section, contact Tom Laub at (717) 248-6741 or by email at living@lewistownsentinel.com. Items also may be faxed to (717) 248-3481 or sent to The Sentinel, 21 S. Brown St., Lewistown, PA 17044. Items must be received by Tuesday during business hours for publication in the Saturday edition. Submissions will be published as space allows. The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions. ••• First Bakers UMC to host Bible study McCLURE — First Bakers United Methodist Church will host a Bible ...

I-80 preservation project begins Tuesday

PA News July 11, 2026

From staff reports CLEARFIELD — A $13.4 million Interstate 80 preservation project in Centre and Clinton counties is scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 14, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The project covers approximately 12.5 miles of I-80 between mile markers 164 and 171 in Marion Township, Centre County, and Porter Township, Clinton County. Work is designed to improve ride quality, extend the roadway’s service life and enhance safety through the installation of Intelligent Transportation Systems devices. Beginning Tuesday, motorists should expect ...

Crews to perform roadwork across Juniata County

Local News July 11, 2026

From staff reports MIFFLINTOWN — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced its maintenance schedule for Juniata County for the week of July 13. Motorists should expect daylight lane restrictions with flaggers and, at times, pilot vehicles at several work zones. Drivers are reminded to remain behind pilot vehicles and not pass until they have exited the work area. Scheduled work includes: • Route 3030 (Spruce Hill Road) near the intersection with Route 75 in Spruce Hill Township on Monday for pipe replacement and cleaning. • Route 3015 (Academy Road) about ...

Penn’s Cave owners seek state park designation

PA News July 11, 2026

From the Williamsport Sun Gazette BELLEFONTE — After four generations of family stewardship, the owners of Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park are asking the state to take over one of Centre County’s most iconic attractions in an effort to preserve it from future development. Following ...